Assignment is: In class, present your proposal for using a disciplined approach to evaluating your learning application with users. Describe your research question/hypothesis (see below ) ,which variables you plan to study (dynamic versus static tutorial),why these variables were chosen (inconclusive research regarding the effectiveness of animated tutorials as compared with equivalent static graphics and text), the methods by which you will study these variables (as detailed below) and with who (given), and how you will analyze your results (hmmm - looking for themes/common issues identified by our our users?) . Be prepared to comment informally on the expected implications of your study.
SMART has done some beta testing of their products at our school. Our assistant principal negotiated a set of Senteos clickers and a couple of SMART Boards we tested and ultimately kept. Not sure if this is common practice or not, but I would imagine to get our product in the hands of educators, there would need to be some incentive.
I wonder about how much we can reasonably say about our future plans. Isn't it all speculative? I think we should state our intentions but until we have the results of this evaluative process, we will be hard pressed to make any claims that hold up.
A quick question do we also specify how we would measure the learning in future would it be like a summative assessment where in we give our product beta version for free or do we want to approach schools and hand them our product to use and provide us feedback ... Just a thought - Vanita (Not sure about this ??? But, I don't think that we need to say how at this point)( I don't think we need to give details about a pretend future,. Michele just suggested that we mention that we would test for product viability next..JJ) (Thanks, Vg)
Which presentation (dynamic or static) is most effective in teaching users how to use the Virti-Cue application? or is it?? - We aren't testing the use of the application yet, are we? So our question must change - what is it that we are evaluating? We are evaluating the form of the tutorial - right? So would the question change to something like:
JJ: I was thinking about Robin’s question about our inclusion of music in animation....should this be an additional question to the Survey??? Or, could be an informal question during post interview? As in, “The theme music adds enjoyment”: Strongly agree etc.(Survey Q) Or, do you have any thoughts around the inclusion of music?(Interview Q) However, the music, just like the Virti-Cue icon, is also our way of promoting our product! Therefore, we may say, no questions refer to this as we, as a design team, will not make concessions here? Or, change the question somehow, to ask whether its too long, short? Remember though, what Michele pointed out: ask the question and it begs an answer, whether it’s important or not. I guess in the presentation we could admit that this is an undecided area for us at the moment.
Another thought...we should probably mention the role the DECIDE framework plays in this evaluative process, so:(I agree-Vg)
I know I responded to the email below but can't seem to find it ... I'll keep an eye out!
February 25, 2011
Hi all,
Robin, I have gone through both the Camtasia version and the .pdf file for the parallel design...all is fantastic! I’m so happy that you found Camtasia and PinPoint although I still don’t know how you did!! Thank goodness you did though...Jing Hell otherwise! By the way, an earlier question that I found down the page in the Wiki referred to a possible opening/beginning music motif...do we still want this...I’ll be happy to create a wee something using instruments only? In fact I have a little Jeannette melody that I already created for something else. Any interest or not?
I on to the PowerPoint now..missed yesterday...some dad upset...he is totally in denial at this point and becoming quite hard to deal with.
Please take a look and tell me what I've missed. :-) - see my notes on the wiki.
Thanks again,
Robin
Wednesday, February 23rd - Meeting at the University
finalized script for tutorial
added narration using Camtasia
discussed PowerPoint for Monday and established tasks
Finish PP slides, practice
Read through paper in wiki
got kicked out of a classroom
were rowdy and noisy in the hall - told to keep it down - what gives?? We thought it was reading week!!
February 21, 2011 I've drafted up a script and posted it in our wiki in the "Tutorial in progress" page. Take a look and see if it fits with our vision. I have kept it brief so it can be read within the 1 - 2 minute time frame. Also, read my note in the wiki regarding the icon pictures and social story pictures. Cheers,Chris
February 18, 2011
This looks extremely professional, Robin. Well done! This helps a great deal for the script. See you all on Wednesday,Chris
Hello everyoneRobin I really like the new tool you have used to make a tutorial, so I am guessing now all the arrows from the slide would be replaced by the circle, right? because we can't have both. .. Jeannette , Sorry to hear about your dad and all that you are going through now. Do take care. If you need any help please do not hesitateI'll be happy to do whatever I can.See you all on Wed. Vanita
Hi Robin ,I love it . The tutorial looks so professionalFantastic job Robin. How was the teacher Convention ? I attended a couple great sessions and some were O.k See you all on WedVanita
February 18, 2011
Sorry here I am again,
I’m trying to do everything in a rush before I have to leave!! I did a quick look at the slides on the Wiki Robin...they look great with all the images etc.
As well as being available to help with the production I will ponder the presentation format etc. and get onto it on my return Sunday...is that okay?
Jeannette
Robin, it is wonderful!!! And your voice is great too!!!
Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
jeannette
Hi Robin, (and tea)
Just got to your email... We have just found out that my dad Is going into a Hospice situation and my sister and I have been dealing with a lot of related legal stuff this week. After I send this I will not be home until Sunday...I am so sorry.
When I return, Sunday, I will get right on it and be a functioning group member! (My family leave for England on Saturday...I take to airport etc. then take care of my Mum and Dad overnight)
I am sorry that the Jing idea was so troublesome but if you have found a better alternative, then a sincere thank you. (I did manage a bit of time to scan the essays yesterday and have posted to our other Wiki with some additions.)
Also, a quick thought, iMovie is easy to narrate into, and so is Garage-band. We can add the narration as we view the pre-recorded animations, put together in either of these application, from Jing if you like? The curser idea sounds very appropriate and functional....good find! When I can, I’ll also download and have a look at the two apps. you found. Sorry this is all on you...if you can leave stuff until Monday, I could meet up with you, Robin, and we can problem solve together if needed? Let me know.
Actually, I’ll take the laptop with me and try to keep a track of what’s happening...
Sorry again...I do not mean for all this to happen, it’s out of my control
Jeannette
Hi everyone, I tried a couple of test runs with Camtasia and I think it will be perfect for us. Check out the sample video on the tutorial in progress wiki tab, or the file attached. Let me know what you think. If we like this, Jeannette, then I don't think that you and I need to meet early to work on it. It will be a matter of recording with the narration and then blending the clips together, which can be done in Camtasia, by the way. I really like the app from what I've seen so far. RobinP.s. The sample is really short – I just wanted to get a sense of what it would look/sound like. I like it … With someone else's voice, of course!!
After messing around with one slide, taking jings, and trying to animate, I think we need to change our technique. I took 90 jings on the arrow moving on one slide, and still the animation was choppy (with 10 more slides to go, I don't think I can face another 900 jings!!). I've downloaded a simple app called 'Pinpoint <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinpoint/id408265505?mt=12#> ' that costs $1.99. It is an app that allows you to change your cursor. I've looked through them and find that the circle, changed to red, and set to 'circle with visual click' looks good for our app. We can then just take a screen recording of what we want with narration included in it. The circle cursor can be moved in 'real time' to indicate the correct buttons to press. When you click on the cursor, the centre turns red, indicating the click, and drawing further attention to the appropriate button. We may end up with a series of 'mini recordings' from each of our 10 slides that we can then merge together for the final product. I'm not sure that you can record and add narration all at once using jing, so am going to download a free 30 day trial of Camtasia <http://www.techsmith.com/download/camtasia/> , which I believe allows you to do so. In this case then, all we will need to do is 'click, narrate, move the cursor, and voila!' we will have our video.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Robin
P.s. In the absence of feedback I'm assuming that the most recent screenshots on the wiki are acceptable to everyone … Any suggestions? Changes wanted?
February 14, 2011 - In Class Meeting
looked at graphic examples
made decisions regarding final graphics to use
went through slides and looked for consistency and application of design principles
set a meeting date: February 23 - in the cafeteria of the Ed Block at 4:30 - Chris won't get there until 5:15 or so ... Robin & Jeannette will perhaps meet earlier - to do the Jings - we could meet before that date too, Jeannette and get this niggly work out of the way - may make for a more productive meeting on the 23rd.
Considered using ProshowWeb to produce the final movie
Purpose of 23rd meeting:
Finish tutorial; Pull together presentation for the 28th - what? who? how?
January 31, 2011 - In Class Meeting
finalized our decision to proceed with a video/animated tutorial
discussed doing some parallel testing (static images vs. animated?)
talked about setting up a website to host the application (iweb)
research on simplification - pros, cons
will engage in research over the next week or two:
Vanita - use of text
Robin - use of animation
Chris - write-up on length - summarizing research
Jeannette - use of graphics
In each of these areas consider: value of using; value of using one format vs. another; rationale for using
add write-ups to research page - links, as well as text with link to 'paper' page
Also consider use of narration/sound/music/voice-overs - information to guide our development
Format - continue with 'CommonCraft-type' format
message - cut-outs - in colour to create a realistic representation
need to make larger images of the steps in the process
Did I miss anything?? January 22, 2011 Group Meeting at Chris' House
finalized plans for proposal and storyboard
started research - re: length of tutorial
created powerpoint
sketched cards for sample animation of tutorial
practiced pp
please add ... did we make any decisions? Hmm ...
January 17, 2011
Group Meeting
decided to focus on an aspect of the application - create a tutorial for
looked at possible tutorial formats
have a menu, if possible, of topics
offer control of audio
use a clear voice
steps clearly explained
2 minutes or less - justify - why keep it short?
No big hand!
zooming helps focus attention
music on intro slide adds professional look/feel
set up at first in video - on this video you will learn ...
storyboard ideas - present proposal and storyboard ideas
January 10, 2011
Group Meeting
Ideas for consideration/possible project direction
· Tutorial – whys and wherefores of using, expected outcomes – · Website – would add to it · Chris – Joomla – · Developing webpage – what graphics we would use · How to engage adults – compare · Google Sketchup - e.g. has video tutorials · Tutorial – compare static images and text – · Check photoshop elements video · Think about what aspect we would like to develop a tutorial for · For adults to teach them how to successfully use the application · Review product – outline where you could have a tutorial · Review some tutorials on web · Think about aspects of media to include/exclude. · Create wiki for group · Brainstorm on wiki – what we might focus on · Section – on tutorials that we’ve looked at and elements that they incorporate · What’s possible?
How does this contribute to solving our learning problem? Which is students and autism.
Learning is mediated by an adult – which media can we use to best teach adults how to use our product?
· Text and graphic · Animations – · Browse around
What will the tutorial be about? How to use the product or an aspect of the product.
For our meeting at 1pm on Saturday January 22, my address is 902 - 120 Silvercreek Close NW. (Intersection of Nose Hill Drive and Silver Springs Blvd in the green townhomes) My neighbours are away, so you are welcome to park beside my red van. See you then! Chris
This is a link to the Mockingbird Mockup
Assignment is:
In class, present your proposal for using a disciplined approach to evaluating your learning application with users. Describe your research question/hypothesis (see below ) , which variables you plan to study (dynamic versus static tutorial), why these variables were chosen (inconclusive research regarding the effectiveness of animated tutorials as compared with equivalent static graphics and text), the methods by which you will study these variables (as detailed below) and with who (given), and how you will analyze your results (hmmm - looking for themes/common issues identified by our our users?) . Be prepared to comment informally on the expected implications of your study.
SMART has done some beta testing of their products at our school. Our assistant principal negotiated a set of Senteos clickers and a couple of SMART Boards we tested and ultimately kept. Not sure if this is common practice or not, but I would imagine to get our product in the hands of educators, there would need to be some incentive.
I wonder about how much we can reasonably say about our future plans. Isn't it all speculative? I think we should state our intentions but until we have the results of this evaluative process, we will be hard pressed to make any claims that hold up.
A quick question do we also specify how we would measure the learning in future would it be like a summative assessment where in we give our product beta version for free or do we want to approach schools and hand them our product to use and provide us feedback ... Just a thought - Vanita (Not sure about this ??? But, I don't think that we need to say how at this point)( I don't think we need to give details about a pretend future,. Michele just suggested that we mention that we would test for product viability next..JJ) (Thanks, Vg)
Which presentation (dynamic or static) is most effective in teaching users how to use the Virti-Cue application? or is it?? - We aren't testing the use of the application yet, are we? So our question must change - what is it that we are evaluating? We are evaluating the form of the tutorial - right? So would the question change to something like:
JJ: I was thinking about Robin’s question about our inclusion of music in animation....should this be an additional question to the Survey??? Or, could be an informal question during post interview?
As in, “The theme music adds enjoyment”: Strongly agree etc.(Survey Q) Or, do you have any thoughts around the inclusion of music?(Interview Q)
However, the music, just like the Virti-Cue icon, is also our way of promoting our product! Therefore, we may say, no questions refer to this as we, as a design team, will not make concessions here? Or, change the question somehow, to ask whether its too long, short? Remember though, what Michele pointed out: ask the question and it begs an answer, whether it’s important or not. I guess in the presentation we could admit that this is an undecided area for us at the moment.
Another thought...we should probably mention the role the DECIDE framework plays in this evaluative process, so:(I agree-Vg)
I know I responded to the email below but can't seem to find it ... I'll keep an eye out!
February 25, 2011
Hi all,
Robin, I have gone through both the Camtasia version and the .pdf file for the parallel design...all is fantastic! I’m so happy that you found Camtasia and PinPoint although I still don’t know how you did!! Thank goodness you did though...Jing Hell otherwise!
By the way, an earlier question that I found down the page in the Wiki referred to a possible opening/beginning music motif...do we still want this...I’ll be happy to create a wee something using instruments only? In fact I have a little Jeannette melody that I already created for something else. Any interest or not?
I on to the PowerPoint now..missed yesterday...some dad upset...he is totally in denial at this point and becoming quite hard to deal with.
Jeannette
On 11-02-23 10:42 PM, "Robin Halbert" <rlhalbert@gmail.com> wrote:
Wednesday, February 23rd - Meeting at the University
February 21, 2011
I've drafted up a script and posted it in our wiki in the "Tutorial in progress" page. Take a look and see if it fits with our vision. I have kept it brief so it can be read within the 1 - 2 minute time frame. Also, read my note in the wiki regarding the icon pictures and social story pictures.
Cheers,Chris
February 18, 2011
This looks extremely professional, Robin. Well done! This helps a great deal for the script.
See you all on Wednesday,Chris
Hello everyoneRobin I really like the new tool you have used to make a tutorial, so I am guessing now all the arrows from the slide would be replaced by the circle, right? because we can't have both. .. Jeannette , Sorry to hear about your dad and all that you are going through now. Do take care. If you need any help please do not hesitateI'll be happy to do whatever I can.See you all on Wed. Vanita
Hi Robin ,I love it . The tutorial looks so professionalFantastic job Robin. How was the teacher Convention ? I attended a couple great sessions and some were O.k See you all on WedVanita
February 18, 2011
Sorry here I am again,
I’m trying to do everything in a rush before I have to leave!!
I did a quick look at the slides on the Wiki Robin...they look great with all the images etc.
As well as being available to help with the production I will ponder the presentation format etc. and get onto it on my return Sunday...is that okay?
Jeannette
Robin, it is wonderful!!!
And your voice is great too!!!
Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
jeannette
Hi Robin, (and tea)
Just got to your email...
We have just found out that my dad Is going into a Hospice situation and my sister and I have been dealing with a lot of related legal stuff this week. After I send this I will not be home until Sunday...I am so sorry.
When I return, Sunday, I will get right on it and be a functioning group member! (My family leave for England on Saturday...I take to airport etc. then take care of my Mum and Dad overnight)
I am sorry that the Jing idea was so troublesome but if you have found a better alternative, then a sincere thank you.
(I did manage a bit of time to scan the essays yesterday and have posted to our other Wiki with some additions.)
Also, a quick thought, iMovie is easy to narrate into, and so is Garage-band. We can add the narration as we view the pre-recorded animations, put together in either of these application, from Jing if you like? The curser idea sounds very appropriate and functional....good find!
When I can, I’ll also download and have a look at the two apps. you found.
Sorry this is all on you...if you can leave stuff until Monday, I could meet up with you, Robin, and we can problem solve together if needed? Let me know.
Actually, I’ll take the laptop with me and try to keep a track of what’s happening...
Sorry again...I do not mean for all this to happen, it’s out of my control
Jeannette
Hi everyone, I tried a couple of test runs with Camtasia and I think it will be perfect for us. Check out the sample video on the tutorial in progress wiki tab, or the file attached. Let me know what you think. If we like this, Jeannette, then I don't think that you and I need to meet early to work on it. It will be a matter of recording with the narration and then blending the clips together, which can be done in Camtasia, by the way. I really like the app from what I've seen so far. Robin P.s. The sample is really short – I just wanted to get a sense of what it would look/sound like. I like it … With someone else's voice, of course!!
On 11-02-18 11:08 AM, "Robin Halbert" <rlhalbert@gmail.com> wrote:
February 14, 2011 - In Class Meeting
- looked at graphic examples
- made decisions regarding final graphics to use
- went through slides and looked for consistency and application of design principles
- set a meeting date: February 23 - in the cafeteria of the Ed Block at 4:30 - Chris won't get there until 5:15 or so ... Robin & Jeannette will perhaps meet earlier - to do the Jings - we could meet before that date too, Jeannette and get this niggly work out of the way - may make for a more productive meeting on the 23rd.
- Considered using ProshowWeb to produce the final movie
Finish tutorial; Pull together presentation for the 28th - what? who? how?Purpose of 23rd meeting:
January 31, 2011 - In Class Meeting
- finalized our decision to proceed with a video/animated tutorial
- discussed doing some parallel testing (static images vs. animated?)
- talked about setting up a website to host the application (iweb)
- research on simplification - pros, cons
- will engage in research over the next week or two:
- Vanita - use of text
- Robin - use of animation
- Chris - write-up on length - summarizing research
- Jeannette - use of graphics
- In each of these areas consider: value of using; value of using one format vs. another; rationale for using
- add write-ups to research page - links, as well as text with link to 'paper' page
- Also consider use of narration/sound/music/voice-overs - information to guide our development
- Format - continue with 'CommonCraft-type' format
- message - cut-outs - in colour to create a realistic representation
- need to make larger images of the steps in the process
Did I miss anything??January 22, 2011
Group Meeting at Chris' House
January 17, 2011
Group Meeting
January 10, 2011
Group Meeting
Ideas for consideration/possible project direction
· Tutorial – whys and wherefores of using, expected outcomes –
· Website – would add to it
· Chris – Joomla –
· Developing webpage – what graphics we would use
· How to engage adults – compare
· Google Sketchup - e.g. has video tutorials
· Tutorial – compare static images and text –
· Check photoshop elements video
· Think about what aspect we would like to develop a tutorial for
· For adults to teach them how to successfully use the application
· Review product – outline where you could have a tutorial
· Review some tutorials on web
· Think about aspects of media to include/exclude.
· Create wiki for group
· Brainstorm on wiki – what we might focus on
· Section – on tutorials that we’ve looked at and elements that they incorporate
· What’s possible?
How does this contribute to solving our learning problem? Which is students and autism.
Learning is mediated by an adult – which media can we use to best teach adults how to use our product?
· Text and graphic
· Animations –
· Browse around
What will the tutorial be about? How to use the product or an aspect of the product.
For our meeting at 1pm on Saturday January 22, my address is 902 - 120 Silvercreek Close NW. (Intersection of Nose Hill Drive and Silver Springs Blvd in the green townhomes) My neighbours are away, so you are welcome to park beside my red van. See you then! Chris